[MarinTeams] Beginner's Amateur Radio License Preparation Class General Information

[Bill Smith]

Know of anyone who would like to acquire an amateur radio license?  Please
pass this along.

HAMILTON WIRELESS ASSOCIATION
 TEAM Radio Neighborhood Program
Amateur Radio License Preparation Class

Why should I get licensed?
Before you can get on the air, you need to be licensed and know the rules to
operate legally. US licenses are good for 10 years before renewal and anyone
may hold one except a representative of a foreign government. In the US
there are three license classes-Technician, General and Extra.
Technician License

The Technician class license is the entry-level license of choice for most
new ham radio operators. To earn the Technician license requires passing one
examination totaling 35 questions on radio theory, regulations and operating
practices. The license gives access to all Amateur Radio frequencies above
30 megahertz, allowing these licensees the ability to communicate locally
and most often within North America. It also allows for some limited
privileges on the HF (also called "short wave") bands used for international
communications
Here is the URL of the study guide:
http://www.ad7fo.com/media/TechLic2018.pdf

Our License Preparation classes are scheduled for the following dates.
Beginning time is 2:00 PM.  Each session is expected to last around 90
minutes.
Location: San Rafael Library, Corner of "E" and Mission Street, San Rafael.

July 9		2:00PM-330PM
July 16		2:00PM-330PM
July 23		2:00PM-3:30PM
July 30		2:00PM-3:30PM

The next Amateur Radio License Event is scheduled for August 10 at Novato
Community Hospital.
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Don't hesitate to call or email if you have any questions.

Bill Smith, AB6MT
Hamilton Wireless Association
info at k6bw.org
415-485-3815